Niagara’s business community gathered on June 18th to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of organizations and individuals across the Niagara region.
More than 350 people attended the 2025 Niagara Business Achievement Awards at the Holiday Inn & Suites Conference Centre in St. Catharines, presented by RBC.
The 2025 recipients are:
Business of the Year, sponsored by RBC
White Meadows Farms (Pelham)
Environmental Leadership Award
Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc. (Port Colborne)
Excellence in Business Award, 26 employees or more, sponsored by DDL & Co.
Jungbunzlauer Canada Inc. (Port Colborne)
Excellence in Business Award, up to 25 employees
Silversmith Brewing Co. (Virgil)
Excellence in Business, Not-for-Profit Award
Thorold Community Activities Group (Thorold)
Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality, sponsored by the Town of Lincoln and the City of St. Catharines
White Oaks Conference Resort & Spa (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
Outstanding New Business
Little Red Coffee Ltd. (Fort Erie)
Technology & Innovation Award, sponsored by Innovate Niagara
Myco Pet (Niagara Falls)
Young Professional Award, sponsored by Youngs Insurance
Chris Ventura
Bestowed Awards:
Community Leadership (sponsored by Niagara Region Economic Development): Ruth Todd, Regional Managing Partner and National Leader of KPMG Private Enterprise. This award recognizes an individual or individuals whose leadership has been a significant force for good in the community.
Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by Meridian Credit Union): Anne Charette, Founder and President of The Burke Group. This award celebrates an entrepreneur who has made an outstanding contribution to business and the economic prosperity of Niagara.
Innovative Leaders Award (sponsored by CAA Niagara): Ian Hamilton, President and CEO of HOPA Ports. This award celebrates prominent business leaders who are pioneers in their industry through innovation, research, and development.
Lifetime Achievement Award: George Darte, George Darte Funeral Home. This award celebrates a business leader in recognition of their outstanding and sustained contributions or accomplishments in a particular field over the course of their entire career.
